Thetis

Leader of the Nereids, daughter of Nereus, granddaughter of Oceanus and mother of the famous hero Achilles. The Nereids were worshiped as deities of calm seas and were very friendly to sailors and fishermen. The word “Nereida” comes from the word “nerti” which means “sea siphon”. The etymology of the name indicates the close connection with water.

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